Name: CopyCat Starbucks Cotton Candy Frappuccino
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Beverage
Ingredients: 3 Scoops of Vanilla ice cream; 1 C ice cubes; 1 C whole milk; 2 TBSP vanilla; 3 TBSP raspberry syrup; Whipping cream

Save some time and money with this Copycat Starbucks Secret Menu Cotton Candy Frappuccino. This easy recipe is perfect for summer!

Who doesn’t love cotton candy? It’s definitely one of those treats that I just can’t resist when the summer fairs and carnivals roll in.

Now, thanks to this super easy and incredibly delicious Cotton Candy Frappuccino recipe, we can enjoy that cotton candy flavor all year long. I’m giving you my own spin on that classic candy. And I know you are probably curious if it actually tastes like cotton candy, but I promise it does! The raspberry mixed with the vanilla makes just the right flavor combo.

And in case you missed it, I’m a little in love with making copycat recipes at home! I love how it saves a bunch of money and it takes less time than driving to the coffee shop when I’m craving one. A few of my favorites (besides this Cotton Candy Frappuccino, of course) are the Birthday Cake Frappuccino and the S’mores Frappuccino.

How to Make a Copycat Starbucks Cotton Candy Frappuccino at Home

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If you are looking for a summer drink for the kids or want to skip the caffeine for yourself, then you will want to try this easy to make Cotton Candy Frappuccino. Deliciously simple, it’s like the carnival candy in a cup!

There are a few things that you’ll want to get before you start. One is a good quality blender. You’ll also want some raspberry syrup, as that’s the main component for the flavor. We like this syrup, which also comes in a sugar free version.

Ingredients

3 Scoops of vanilla ice cream
1 C ice cubes
1 C whole milk
2 TBSP vanilla
3 TBSP raspberry syrup
Whipped cream

Instructions

Scoop ice cream into a blender, add ice, milk , vanilla, raspberry syrup and puree until smooth.
Pour into a large glass, and top with whipped cream.

What is a Frappuccino?

A Frappuccino in its simplest form is a blended ice drink. It can have a coffee or a cream base (typically milk) that is blended with ice and other ingredients like syrups, and then topped with whipped cream. It is a combo of the ‘frappe’ (a thick milkshake) and ‘cappuccino’ (espresso shot & milk). In simple terms, it was created as a milkshake with a shot of coffee in it. But has since evolved into many other forms and variations.

Does the Cotton Candy Frappuccino have Coffee in It?

It sure does not! That’s one of the things that makes this recipe great for kids, you don’t have to worry about any coffee or caffeine boosts.

Do I Need a Fancy Coffee Shop Blender to Make this at Home?

You do not need a high end, fancy coffee shop blender that costs as much as a car payment. You can realistically make it in any blender you have. Just know that depending on the power of your blender, the ice may not pulverize completely, so you may still have little ice pieces mixed in versus a traditional milkshake consistency. If you do want more of that frappuccino texture, or you’ll be making a lot of these, look into a better blender.

Yield: 2 servings